#jersey-number-change

#jersey-number-change

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the signing of Edwin Diaz on Friday, who agreed to a three-year, $69 million deal. Moreover, the team held a press conference to introduce their new star closer, who explained the reason behind his decision to sign with the team and leave his former squad, the New York Mets. Also, he explained his decision on his number: it will not be the No. 39 he wore with the Mets, but instead No. 3.

Tonight, as the Matt Martin Foundation hosts its annual Charity Poker Tournament, Will Chiarucci on X posted a photo of players' jerseys spread across different tables, and it appears Drouin will wear No. 29 with the Islanders, the number most recently worn by Brock Nelson. Being that Nelson only departed the Islanders in March, traded to the Colorado Avalanche for Cal Ritchie and a first-round pick in 2026, it'll take some getting used to for the Islanders' faithful to see another player wearing No. 29.